Past: 'Bootlegger and Other Stories' book signing

Author Brian Alvis tells the narrated account of an elderly man recalling the Prohibition-era Southern Illinois. He's the last living member of moonshiners known as the Little Ross Gang. Alvis uses mysteries surrounding the criminal gang wars of Charlie Birger and the Shelton Brothers to propel his story but remains very true to historical accounts of their feud and the lawless era serving as his background. The book is lavishly illustrated with photography by Robbie Edwards. She captured characters and scenes in the form of actors modeling period clothing and with vintage props to illustrate the book. Alvis and Edwards will be at Barnes & Noble to sign books.